Archive - 17 Step Commute

Sneak Peek Monday: January 12, 2026

Woodstuffs from my DustyNewt workshop for the past week.

16 hrs ago • Scott (a.k.a. DustyNewt)

Letter Class: Wood Name Keychains

NEW VIDEO! Freehand Carving Two Walnut Wood Name Keychains, LORETTA and WALKER.

Jan 10 • Scott (a.k.a. DustyNewt)

An Apology to Miss Alma

Lesson learned... 'nuff said. News and views from the DustyNewt Workshop 01/07/2026

Jan 7 • Scott (a.k.a. DustyNewt)

Sneak Peek Monday: January 5, 2026

Woodstuffs from my DustyNewt workshop for the past week.

Jan 5 • Scott (a.k.a. DustyNewt)

Shelf, Wall and Desk Names - Book Excerpt

An edit from my future eBook on freehand carving personalized wood name keychains, chopsticks and desk names.

Jan 3 • Scott (a.k.a. DustyNewt)

December 2025

Persistence, Resistance and Tolerance for 2026

Real "Work-at-Homers" find workarounds and ways forward... News and views from the DustyNewt Workshop 12/31/2025

Dec 31, 2025 • Scott (a.k.a. DustyNewt)

Sneak Peek Monday: December 29, 2025

Woodstuffs from my DustyNewt workshop for the past week.

Dec 29, 2025 • Scott (a.k.a. DustyNewt)

Letter Class: IZZY Chopsticks

Freehand Carving Personalized Walnut Chopsticks (with video).

Dec 27, 2025 • Scott (a.k.a. DustyNewt)

Peace in Wood: Christmas 2025

Hoping Quiet and Peace rule the day. News and views from the DustyNewt Workshop 12/24/2025

Dec 24, 2025 • Scott (a.k.a. DustyNewt)

Sneak Peek Monday: December 22, 2025

Woodstuffs from my DustyNewt workshop for the past week.

Dec 22, 2025 • Scott (a.k.a. DustyNewt)

Visualizing Your Layout

Thoughts on training your hand/eye/brain triangle to freehand cut letters and shapes.

Dec 20, 2025 • Scott (a.k.a. DustyNewt)

Christmas Past: Nebraska 1983

A snapshot of our life on the road. News and views from the DustyNewt Workshop 12/17/2025

Dec 17, 2025 • Scott (a.k.a. DustyNewt)

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